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MIL-STD-290F17 July 2000

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MIL-STD-290E

1 May 1981

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSESTANDARD PRACTICE

PACKAGING AND MARKING

OF PETROLEUM ANDRELATED PRODUCTS


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FOREWORD

1. This standard is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of

Defense.

2. This standard should be used in conjunction with DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204,"Preparing Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipments", Code of Federal Regulations, Parts100-180 of Title 49, Title 29, and any other applicable law or regulation required for the safe

handling, storage, and transportation of material covered under this standard.

3. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data thatmay be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply Center

Richmond, DSCR-VBD, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5610 by usingthe self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearingat the end of this document or by letter.


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PARAGRAPH PAGE

1. SCOPE........................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Scope .............................................................................................. 11.2 Application..................................................................................... 1

1.2.1 Centrally procured items ................................................................ 11.2.2 Locally procured items ................................................................... 1

1.3 Options ........................................................................................... 1

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .................................................................. 1

2.1 General ........................................................................................... 12.2 Government documents.................................................................. 1

2.2.1 Specifications and standards........................................................... 12.2.2 Other government publications ...................................................... 3

2.3 Non-government publications ........................................................ 32.4 Order of precedence ....................................................................... 4

3. DEFINITIONS........................................................................................... 53.1 Commercial packaging................................................................... 53.2 Containers ....................................................................................... 5

3.3 Unit pack ........................................................................................ 53.4 Exterior pack .................................................................................. 5

3.5 Intermediate pack ........................................................................... 53.6 Level of protection......................................................................... 53.7 Marking .......................................................................................... 5

3.8 Shelf life items................................................................................ 53.8.1 Type I shelf life items ..................................................................... 5

3.8.2 Type II shelf life items ................................................................... 5

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 6

4.1 Unit containers................................................................................ 64.2 Coating of metal containers............................................................ 6

4.3 Packing........................................................................................... 64.4 Marking .......................................................................................... 64.4.1 Bar code marking ........................................................................... 6

4.5 Palletization.................................................................................... 64.6 Department of Transportation regulations...................................... 6

4.7 Reclaimed materials ....................................................................... 6


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5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 7

5.1 Packing products in unit containers................................................ 75.1.1 Unit pack ........................................................................................ 7

5.1.2 Intermediate pack ........................................................................... 75.1.3 Exterior pack .................................................................................. 7

5.1.3.1 Level B intermediate packs of filled containers of lessthan 1-pint capacity........................................................................ 7

5.1.3.2 Level B intermediate packs of filled containers of 1-pint

capacity and over............................................................................ 75.1.3.3 Level C intermediate packs of filled containers of less

than 1-pint capacity........................................................................ 75.1.3.3.1 Filled cans of 1-pint capacity and over........................................... 7

5.2 Packing standard grease cartridges (for cartridge-typegrease guns) .................................................................................... 85.2.1 Unit packing ................................................................................... 8

5.2.2 Intermediate packing ...................................................................... 85.2.3 Exterior packing ............................................................................. 85.2.4 Level B ........................................................................................... 8

5.2.5 Level C ........................................................................................... 85.2.6 Commercial level............................................................................ 8

5.3 Packing products in drums ............................................................. 85.3.1 Palletization.................................................................................... 85.3.1.1 Arrangement of drums on pallets ................................................... 8

5.3.1.2 Unitization loads for DoD and other Governmentagencies' utilization ........................................................................ 9

5.4 Packing products in pails................................................................ 95.5 Packing products in bottles and jars ............................................... 95.5.1 Unit packing ................................................................................... 9

5.5.2 Intermediate packing ...................................................................... 95.5.3 Commercial packing....................................................................... 9

5.5.4 Exterior packing ............................................................................. 95.5.4.1 Level B ........................................................................................... 95.5.4.2 Level C ........................................................................................... 9

5.5.4.3 Commercial .................................................................................... 105.6 Packing of specialty products ......................................................... 10

5.6.1 Unit packing ................................................................................... 105.6.2 Exterior packing ............................................................................. 105.6.2.1 Level B ........................................................................................... 10

5.6.2.2 Level C ........................................................................................... 105.6.2.3 Commercial level............................................................................ 10

5.7 Packing of wax............................................................................... 10


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5.7.1 Unit packing of 1-pound wax cakes ............................................... 10

5.7.2 Exterior packing ............................................................................. 105.7.2.1 Level B ........................................................................................... 11

5.7.2.1.1 10- and 11-pound wax slabs........................................................... 115.7.2.1.2 Packing of solid wax ...................................................................... 11

5.7.2.2 Level C unit packing of 1-pound wax cakes.................................. 115.7.2.2.1 Level C unit packing of 10- and 11-pound wax slabs.................... 115.7.2.3 Commercial level packing of solid wax......................................... 11

5.8 Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) .................................... 115.8.1 Unit packing container sizes of CLP .............................................. 11

5.8.2 Exterior packing ............................................................................. 115.8.2.1 Level A........................................................................................... 12

5.8.2.2 Level C ........................................................................................... 125.9 Exterior color coating of metal containers ..................................... 125.9.1 General ........................................................................................... 12

5.9.1.1 Painting........................................................................................... 125.9.2 Hydraulic fluid................................................................................ 125.9.2.1 MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft,

Missile and Ordnance ..................................................................... 125.9.2.2 MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic

Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO Code No. H-537..................... 125.9.2.3 MIL-PRF-6083 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base for

Preservation and Operation............................................................ 12

5.9.2.4 MIL-H-46170 - Hydraulic Fluid, Rust Inhibited, FireResistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base ......................................... 13

5.9.2.4.1 Type I.............................................................................................. 135.9.2.4.2 Type II ............................................................................................ 135.9.2.5 MIL-PRF-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Low............... 13

Temperature, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and5.9.2.5.1 Missile Type II ............................................................................... 13

5.9.2.6 Hermetically sealed cans ................................................................ 135.9.3 Synthetic lubricating oils................................................................ 135.9.3.1 MIL-PRF-7808 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine,

Synthetic Base................................................................................ 135.9.3.2 MIL-PRF-8188 - Corrosion Preventive Oil, Gas Turbine

Engine, Synthetic Base ................................................................... 135.9.3.3 MIL-PRF-23699 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine,

Synthetic Base, NATO Code Number O-156 ................................ 13

5.9.3.4 DOD-L-85734 - Lubricating Oil, Helicopter TransmissionSystem, Synthetic Base .................................................................. 13


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5.9.4 Petroleum lubricating oil ................................................................ 14

5.9.4.1 MIL-PRF-6081 - Lubricating Oil, Jet Engine ................................ 145.9.4.2 MIL-PRF-87252 - Coolant Fluid, Hydrolytically

Stable, Dielectric ............................................................................ 145.9.5 Brake fluid ...................................................................................... 14

5.9.5.1 SAE J 1703 - Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid ...................................... 145.10 Marking .......................................................................................... 145.10.1 Marking of materials ...................................................................... 14

5.10.2 Labels ............................................................................................. 145.10.3 Color of markings ........................................................................... 14

5.10.4 Abbreviations ................................................................................. 145.10.5 Identification, contract data, and address markings ....................... 15

5.10.5.1 Identification and contract data markingson unit containers of 1-gallon capacity or less ............................... 155.10.5.2 Identification and contract data markings on

unit and intermediate containers..................................................... 155.10.5.3 Identification, contract data, and address markings on drums ....... 165.10.5.4 Identification, contract data, and address markings

of unit loads .................................................................................... 165.10.6 Location and sequence of markings ............................................... 16

5.10.7 NATO code .................................................................................... 165.10.8 Military symbol .............................................................................. 165.10.9 Item description.............................................................................. 16

5.10.10 Specification................................................................................... 165.10.11 Type, class, and grade .................................................................... 16

5.10.12 National stock number (NSN)........................................................ 165.10.13 Military airlift requirements........................................................... 175.10.14 Shelf life markings ......................................................................... 17

5.10.14.1 Date of manufacture....................................................................... 175.10.15 Batch or lot number ........................................................................ 17

5.10.16 Contract number ............................................................................. 185.10.17 Qualification number ...................................................................... 185.10.18 Net contents .................................................................................... 18

5.10.19 Regulatory marking and labeling ................................................... 185.10.20 Proper shipping name ..................................................................... 18

5.10.21 UN/NA identification number........................................................ 185.10.22 Other precautionary and statutory markings .................................. 185.10.23 Flash point and boiling point markings .......................................... 18

5.10.24 Precautionary marking of hazardous and chemical materials ........ 195.10.25 Unit of issue.................................................................................... 19

5.10.26 Address marking............................................................................. 195.10.26.1 Full carloads and full truckloads .................................................... 195.10.26.2 Less-than-carloads (LCL) and less-than-truckloads (LTL)............ 19


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5.10.27 Gross weight................................................................................... 19

5.10.28 Cube................................................................................................ 195.10.29 Contractor's name ........................................................................... 19

5.10.30 Returnable drums deposit marking................................................. 195.10.31 Hazardous material data................................................................. 19

6. NOTES ....................................................................................................... 206.1 Intended use.................................................................................... 20

6.2 Acquisition requirements................................................................ 206.3 Subject term (key word) listing ...................................................... 20

TABLE PAGE

I Unit containers for petroleum and related products ................................... 21II Classification of cans and requirements for arrangement in

interior and exterior packs .......................................................................... 24III Packing arrangement of tubes, bottles, and jars ......................................... 24IV Markings on drums and pails for level B, C, and commercial................... 25

V Identification and contract data marking on unit and intermediatecontainers (folding, setup, and fiberboard) ................................................ 26

FIGURE PAGE

1 Marking of unit containers (one gallon or less)

for level B shipment ................................................................................... 272 Marking unit and intermediate packs; levels B, C, and commercial.......... 283 Marking of closed-head drums ................................................................... 29

4 Marking of pails for levels B, C, and commercial ..................................... 305 Marking of fiberboard exterior packs (levels B, C, and commercial) ........ 31

6 Marking palletized load for shipment of petroleumand related products.................................................................................... 32

7 55-gallon drum palletization for DoD and other government

agencies' utilization .................................................................................... 338 55-gallon drum palletization design for four-way 40"x48"

pallets to provide stretch wrap bonding capabilities .................................. 34


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1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This standard provides detailed requirements and approved uniform methodsfor packaging, packing, and marking of petroleum and related products for shipment, handling

and storage.

1.2 Application.

1.2.1 Centrally procured items. The level of protection, as well as any special marking

requirements, should be incorporated in the appropriate purchasing documents.

1.2.2 Locally procured items. This standard is not mandatory for items locally procured

for immediate use.

1.3 Options. Where options are indicated concerning methods of packaging ordesignation of the method is not specified in the contract or order, the selection should be at the

option of the contractor.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The following documents of the issues in effect on the date of invitation forbids or request for proposal form a part of this standard to the extent specified herein.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications and standards form apart of this standard to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these

documents should be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index ofSpecifications and Standards (DODISS), and the supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation.

Unless otherwise indicated, the issues in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request forproposal should apply.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL

PPP-C-96 - Cans, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter.

PPP-C-186 - Containers, Packaging and Packing for Drugs,Chemicals, and Pharmaceuticals.

PPP-P-704 - Pails, Metal: (Shipping, Steel, 1 through 12 Gallons).PPP-D-729 - Drums, Shipping and Storage, Steel, 55 Gallon (208

Liters).

NN-P-71 - Pallets, Material Handling, Wood, StringerConstruction, 2-Way and 4-Way (Partial).


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-PRF-2104 - Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine,Combat/Tactical Service.

MIL-PRF-2105 - Lubricating Oil, Gear, Multipurpose (Metric).

MIL-H-5606 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft, Missile andOrdnance.

MIL-PRF-6081 - Lubricating Oil, Jet Engine.MIL-PRF-6083 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base for Preservation and

Operation.MIL-PRF-7808 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic

Base.

MIL-PRF-8188 - Corrosion-Preventive, Gas Turbine Engine, Synthe ticBase.

MIL-PRF-9000 - Lubricating Oil, Shipboard Internal CombustionEngine, High Output Diesel.

MIL-PRF-17331 - Lubricating Oil, Steam Turbine and Gear, ModerateService.MIL-PRF-17672 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum, Inhibited.

MIL-PRF-21260 - Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine,Preservative Break-In.

MIL-PRF-23699 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic

Base, NATO Code Number O-156.MIL-H-46170 - Hydraulic Fluid, Rust Inhibited, Fire Resistant

Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base.MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon

Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H-537.

MIL-PRF-87252 - Coolant Fluid, Hydrolytically Stable, Dielectric.MIL-PRF-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature,

Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile.DOD-L-85734 - Lubricating Oil, Helicopter Transmission System,

Synthetic Base.

STANDARDS

FEDERAL

FED-STD-313 - Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and DisposalData for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government

Activities.FED-STD-595 - Colors Used in Government Procurement.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MIL-HDBK-774 - Palletized Unit Loads.


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (continued)

MIL-STD-2073-1 - Standard Practice for Military Packaging.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications and standards are

available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D,Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2.2 Other government publications. The following other government publications

form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, theissues in effect on the date of invitation for bid or request for proposal should apply.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

29 CFR - Labor.

49 CFR - Transportation.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.

Government Printing Office, North Capital & H Streets NW, Washington, DC 20402.)

2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents form a part of this standard

to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents that are DoDadopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise

specified, the issues of the documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of documents citedin the solicitation.

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURERS (AIM)

AIM-BC1 - Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39(DoD adopted).

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Automatic IdentificationManufacturers, 634 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2802.)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI MH2 -Materials Handling (Containers) - Steel Drums and Pails.

ANSI Z129.1 - Hazardous Industrial Chemicals - PrecautionaryLabeling (DoD adopted).

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute,Attn: Sales Dept., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018-3363.)


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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging(DoD adopted).

ASTM D 3953 - Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel andSeals (DoD adopted).

ASTM D 4727/D 4727M - Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid

Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and CutShapes (DoD adopted).

ASTM D 4919 - Standard Specification for Testing of HazardousMaterials Packagings (DoD adopted).

ASTM D 5118/D 5118M - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard

Shipping Boxes (DoD adopted).

IEEE/ASTM SI 10 - Standard for Use of the International System of

Units (SI): The Modern Metric System (DoDadopted).

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing andMaterials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)

SAE AMS-C-22587 - Cartridges, Grease, 14 Ounce (for Cartridge-TypeGrease Gun) (DoD adopted).

SAE J 1703 - Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid (DoD adopted).

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400

Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.)

UNIFORM FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION, UNIFORM CLASSIFICATIONCOMMITTEE, AGENT

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform Classification Committee,Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this standard andthe references cited herein, the text of this standard takes precedence. Nothing in this standard,

however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has beenobtained.


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3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 Commercial packaging. Commercial packaging consists of the methods andmaterials employed by the supplier that satisfy the requirements of the commercial distribution

system. Commercial packaging should provide the same level of protection against physical and

environmental damage as military packaging during shipment and handling.

3.2 Containers. Containers, as specified for petroleum and related products, consist oftubes, cartridges, bags, bottles, boxes, cans, drums, jars, and pails used to protect contents from

physical damage during shipment, handling, and storage. When hazardous materials arespecified, they should be tested in accordance with ASTM D 4919.

3.3 Unit pack. Unit pack is defined as the first tie, wrap, or container applied to a singleitem or a quantity thereof, or to a group of items of a single stock number, preserved or

unpreserved, which constitutes a complete identifiable pack. For petroleum products, the unitpack is a can, box, bottle, container, tube, cartridge, bag, drum, pail, or pack as described in

sections 4 and 5 herein.

3.4 Exterior pack. Exterior pack is defined as a container or bundle that is sufficient by

reason of material, design, and construction to protect material during shipment and storage.Exterior pack may be the unit pack or a container with any combination of unit or intermediatepacks.

3.5 Intermediate pack. Intermediate pack should consist of a wrap or box which contains

two or more identical unit packs.

3.6 Level of protection. Level of protection is defined in terms of the amount of

processing required to protect an item under known and unknown conditions. There is no directrelationship between the level of protection and the method of preservation and packing. The

level of protection and its application are determined by the conditions an item is expected toencounter during shipping, handling, and storage.

3.7 Marking. Marking is the application of numbers, letters, labels, tags, symbols, orcolors to items for identification and handling during shipment and storage.

3.8 Shelf life items. Shelf life items are items of supply possessing deteriorative orunstable characteristics to the degree that a storage time period should be assigned to ensure

satisfactory performance.

3.8.1 Type I shelf life items. Type I shelf life items, as determined through an evaluationof technical and test data and/or actual experience, are items of supply that possess a definitenon-extendible period of shelf life.

3.8.2 Type II shelf life items. Type II shelf life items are items of supply with assigned

storage time periods that may be extended after the completion of prescribed test or inspection(s)and/or restorative action(s).


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4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Unit containers. Unit containers for packaging petroleum and related products shallconform to the requirements of levels B, C, or commercial packaging procedures as specified in

table I.

4.2 Coating of metal containers. When required, metal containers shall be painted as

specified in table I and paragraph 5.9.1.

4.3 Packing. Petroleum products, as specified in table I, shall be packed in unitcontainers conforming to requirements specified in MIL-STD-2073-1. When commercialpacking is specified, packing shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3951. Specialty products

shall be packed as specified in paragraphs 5.6 through 5.6.2.3.

4.4 Marking. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, packed petroleum andrelated products shall be marked as specified in paragraphs 5.10 through 5.10.31 herein.

4.4.1 Bar code marking. In addition to paragraph 4.4, when bar coding is specified in thecontract or order, it shall be in accordance with AIM-BC1. Unless otherwise specified

(see 6.2), or specifically exempted in the contract, order, or by service and/or agency directive,bar code markings are required on all level A shipments.

4.5 Palletization. When specified in the contract or order, packed petroleum and relatedproducts shall be palletized in accordance with MIL-HDBK-774 and paragraph 5.3.1

(see 6.2).

4.6 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. All petroleum and related

products herein regulated by DOT as hazardous material or hazardous substances shall be packedin containers tested to Part 178 of Title 49 CFR. The containers shall also meet the requirements

of DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204 when Military Airlift Command and other DoD componentsare involved (see 6.2). When specified, petroleum and related products shall be packed incontainers meeting the internal air gauge pressure and leakage test requirements of Title 49 CFR.

4.7 Reclaimed materials. The containers and materials used in this standard may contain

reclaimed materials to the maximum extent possible, provided such materials will not jeopardizethe intended use, performance, or design life of the containers and materials. Reclaimedmaterials shall have been collected or recovered from solid waste and reprocessed to become a

source of raw materials, as opposed to virgin raw materials. None of the above shall beinterpreted to mean that the use of used, rebuilt, or remanufactured end products are allowed

under this standard. The reclaimed or recovered materials shall be in accordance with PublicLaw 94-580 to the maximum extent possible.


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5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Packing products in unit containers.

5.1.1 Unit pack. When unit packs are specified in the contract or order, unit containers

shall conform to the requirements of table I for the appropriate level specified in the contract ororder (see 6.2).

5.1.2 Intermediate pack. When intermediate containers are specified in the contract or

order, petroleum and related products shall be packed in containers conforming to table I.

5.1.3 Exterior pack. When petroleum and related products are specified to be packed in

exterior containers by the contract or order, the filled and closed containers shall be packed levelB, C, or commercial (see 6.2).

5.1.3.1 Level B intermediate packs of filled containers of less than 1-pint capacity.

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, intermediate packs in the quantities andarrangements specified in table II shall be packed in containers conforming to requirements ofMIL-STD-2073-1.

5.1.3.2 Level B intermediate packs of filled containers of 1-pint capacity and over.Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, filled and closed containers of capacities of

one pint and over, and intermediate packs in the quantities and arrangements specified in table II,shall be packed in containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. Exterior packs

shall also be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed inaccordance with requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. Containers with protruding closures shall be

protected with cell spacers or buffer pads formed from scored sheets of fiberboard or frompolystyrene materials or full height, snug fitting, half-slotted style, interlocking fiberboard

partitions. The design number and arrangement of the pads shall prevent movement and provideclearance. Boxes shall be top loading or end loading.

5.1.3.3 Level C intermediate packs of filled containers of less than 1-pint capacity.Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, intermediate packs in the quantities and

arrangements specified in table II shall be packed in containers conforming to requirements ofMIL-STD-2073-1. Exterior packs shall also be packed in containers conforming to requirementsof MIL-STD-2073-1.

5.1.3.3.1 Filled cans of 1-pint capacity and over. Unless otherwise specified in the

contract or order, filled cans of 1-pint capacity or more shall be packed and cushioned asspecified in 5.1.3.2 with the exception that fiberboard boxes shall be domestic grade conformingto MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard boxes shall be constructed and

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5.2 Packing standard grease cartridges (for cartridge-type grease guns).

5.2.1 Unit packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, grease shall befurnished in grease cartridges conforming to the requirements specified in table I for levels B, C,

or commercial (see 6.2).

5.2.2 Intermediate packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, grease

shall be furnished in grease cartridges conforming to the requirements specified in table I forlevels B, C, or commercial.

5.2.3 Exterior packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, grease shallbe furnished in grease cartridges conforming to the requirements specified in table I for levels B,

C, or commercial.

5.2.4 Level B. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, not more than 60grease filled cartridges for the intermediate pack, as specified in paragraph 5.2.2, shall be packed

in fiberboard containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed inaccordance with the requirements specified therein. Containers may be top loading or end

loading.

5.2.5 Level C. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, not more than 60

grease filled cartridges for the intermediate pack, as specified in paragraph 5.2.2, shall be packedin fiberboard containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or

ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard boxes shall be constructed and closed in accordancewith the requirements specified therein. Containers may be top loading or end loading.

5.2.6 Commercial level. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, 60 greasefilled cartridges for commercial pack shall be packed in accordance with the requirements of

ASTM D 3951.

5.3 Packing products in drums. When drums are specified in the contract or order, they

shall conform to the requirements in table I for the appropriate level specified. When military airshipment is specified, drums shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 4919, Title 49 CFR and

DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204 (see 6.2).

5.3.1 Palletization. When palletization of packed petroleum and related products is

specified in the contract or order, the packed items shall be palletized in accordance withMIL-HDBK-774. Marking of palletized loads shall be in accordance with MIL-HDBK-774.

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, double wing pallets shall be used (see 6.2).

5.3.1.1 Arrangement of drums on pallets. When specified in the contract or order, four

55-gallon drums shall be palletized on a standard 48"x48" double wing pallet conforming toNN-P-71 (see figure 7). Strapping shall conform to ASTM D 3953.


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5.3.1.2 Unitization loads for DoD and other government agencies' utilization. Whenspecified in the contract or order, 55-gallon drums shall be palletized on standard 40"x48" four-

way entry pallets conforming to NN-P-71. The drums shall be secured to the pallets by stretchwrap bonding. If stretch wrap bonding capabilities are unavailable, or if the commodity is not

compatible with the stretch wrap process, drums shall be secured to the pallets with 3/4-inch

steel strapping conforming to ASTM D 3953 and shall be applied girth-wise. Quantities of lessthan three drums need not be palletized (see figure 8).

5.4 Packing products in pails. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order,

petroleum and related products shall be packed in pails conforming to the requirements in table Ifor levels B, C, or commercial (see 6.2).

5.5 Packing products in bottles and jars.

5.5.1 Unit packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, petroleum andrelated products shall be packed in bottles or jars conforming to the requirements in table I for

levels B, C, or commercial (see 6.2).

5.5.2 Intermediate packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order,

petroleum and related products shall be packed in bottles or jars conforming to the requirementsin table I for levels B, C, or commercial.

5.5.3 Commercial packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order,petroleum and related products shall be packed in bottles or jars conforming to the requirements

of ASTM D 3951.

5.5.4 Exterior packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, petroleum

and related products packed in containers specified above shall be exterior packed in accordancewith the requirements specified in table I for levels B, C, or commercial (see 6.2).

5.5.4.1 Level B. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, unit andintermediate packs of the quantities and arrangements specified in table III shall be packed in

fiberboard containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard boxes shall be constructed and closed in accordance

with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. For 1-pound unit containers and larger,full-height partitions with full size top and bottom pads shall be used.

5.5.4.2 Level C. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, unit andintermediate packs shall be packed as specified in 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 with the exception that

domestic grade, fiberboard containers shall conform to MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed inaccordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M.


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5.5.4.3 Commercial. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, filled bottles,jars, and collapsible tubes shall be packed in a manner that will afford adequate protection

against damage during direct shipment from the supply source to the first receiving activity.Shipping containers shall conform to the Uniform Freight Classification Rules or the carrier's

rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.6 Packing of specialty products.

5.6.1 Unit packing. Packing of specialty products, such as stick form grease, aerosol and

non-aerosol containers, vials, and syringes shall be unit packed in accordance withASTM D 3951.

5.6.2 Exterior packing. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, stick formgrease and other specialty products shall be packed level B, C, or commercial (see 6.2).

5.6.2.1 Level B. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, stick form grease

units and other specialty products to be packed as specified in 5.6.2 shall be packed in fiberboardcontainers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. Thefiberboard boxes shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or

ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The item's weight shall be not more than the weight limit specified inthe appropriate container specification.

5.6.2.2 Level C. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, stick form greaseunits and other specialty products to be packed as specified in 5.6.2 shall be packed in fiberboard

containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. Thedomestic fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with theappropriate container specification.

5.6.2.3 Commercial level. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, stick form

grease units and other specialty products shall be packed in a manner that will provide adequateprotection against damage during direct shipment from the supply source to the first receivingactivity. Shipping containers shall conform to the Uniform Freight Classification Rules or the

carrier's rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.7 Packing of wax.

5.7.1 Unit packing of 1-pound wax cakes. Single 1-pound cakes or four 1/4-pound cakes

shall be wrapped in wax paper or unit packed in plastic bags and packed in folding or set-upboxes.

5.7.2 Exterior packing. 1-pound wax cakes shall be packed level B, C, or commercial asspecified (see 6.2).


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5.7.2.1 Level B. Twenty 1-pound cakes or 80 1/4-pound cakes shall be unit packed infiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The

fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M.

5.7.2.1.1 10- and 11-pound wax slabs. When wax slabs are in five or six 10- or 11-poundslabs, the wax shall be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 or

ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordancewith MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M.

5.7.2.1.2 Packing of solid wax. Solid wax shall be packed in fiber drums conforming to

Type II Grade C or PPP-D-723. Net contents of hot-filled drums shall be 370 30 pounds.

5.7.2.2 Level C unit packing of 1-pound wax cakes. Twenty 1-pound cakes or 80

1/4-pound cakes shall be unit packed in a domestic fiberboard container conforming torequirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. Fiberboard containers shall be

constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M.

5.7.2.2.1 Level C unit packing of 10- and 11-pound wax slabs. When wax slabs are in

five or six 10- or 11-pound slabs, the wax shall be packed in a domestic fiberboard containerconforming to the requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D 4727/D 4727M. The

fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 orASTM D 4727/D 4727M.

5.7.2.3 Commercial level packing of solid wax. Solid wax shall be packed in accordancewith ASTM D 3951.

5.8 Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP).

5.8.1 Unit packing container sizes of CLP. CLP shall be unit packed in one of thefollowing high density polyethylene containers:

a. 0.5-fluid ounce plastic bottle.b. 4-fluid ounce plastic bottle.

c. 1-pint plastic bottle with trigger sprayer.d. 1-gallon plastic bottle.

e. 1-liter plastic bottle with a trigger sprayer.

5.8.2 Exterior packing. Exterior packing of CLP shall be packed level A, B, or C, or as

specified in the contract or order. Unit packs per container shall not exceed the following:

a. 0.5-fluid ounces ------------------240 units/containerb. 4-fluid ounces --------------------120 units/containerc. 1-pint --------------------- ------ --20 unit/container

d. 1-gallon---------------------------4 units/containere. Specify packing arrangement for metric containers.


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5.8.2.1 Level A. Level A packing for overseas shipment only. CLP shall be packed inwood containers conforming to Title 49 CFR or ASTM D 4919.

5.8.2.2 Level C. Level C packing of CLP shall be packed in accordance with the

requirements of ASTM D 3951, or as specified in the contract or order.

5.9 Exterior color coating of metal containers.

5.9.1 General. The exterior coating (paint type) on metal containers shall be as specified

in the contract or order for all containers except as specified in 5.9.2 through 5.9.5.1. Type Icans requiring unpainted top and bottom lids shall be provided with a 1/4-inch unpainted marginon both ends of the 8-ounce can bodies, a 1/2-inch unpainted margin on both ends of the 1-quart

can bodies, and a 3/4-inch unpainted margin on both ends of the 1-gallon can bodies. Striping onside seams shall not be required. Exterior paint shall not be required on friction rings, on the

tops and bottoms of cans, or on collapsible tubes with a holding capacity of four ounces or less.The exterior tops and bottoms of 5-gallon cans (and larger) shall be painted. When level C or

commercial level is specified, exterior painting of metal containers shall conform toFED-STD-595, "Colors Used in Government Procurement", or the supplier's commercial color,except solid RED, YELLOW, or GREEN coatings shall be used only as specified in 5.9.2

through 5.9.5.1. Except as specified in 5.9.3.1 and 5.9.3.2, the silver colored, uncolored, or plaintin-plate cans shall not be allowed for 1-quart and 1-gallon type I cans (metal, round, open-top,hermetically sealed when filled).

5.9.1.1 Painting. Containers of 1-gallon capacity or less for any products having

stringent particulate contamination limits shall not have a coating (paint) applied to the ends ofthe containers, nor shall paint be applied within 1/2-inch of the ends. Side striping shall not berequired.

5.9.2 Hydraulic fluid.

5.9.2.1 MIL-H-5606 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base; Aircraft, Missile and Ordnance.Containers of 1-gallon capacity or less and 10-gallon drums shall be coated RED, a color

approximating Color No. 11105 or 21105 of FED-STD 595. Except for 10-gallon drums,containers larger than 1-gallon shall be coated TAN, approximating Color No. 22648 of

FED-STD-595. Exterior tops and bottoms of cans shall not be coated.

5.9.2.2 MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base,

Metric, NATO Code Number H-537. Containers of 1-gallon capacity or less shall be coatedRED, a color approximating Color No. 11105 or 21105 of FED-STD-595. Containers larger

than 1-gallon shall be coated TAN, approximating Color No. 22648 of FED-STD-595. Theexterior tops and bottoms of the cans shall not be coated.

5.9.2.3 MIL-PRF-6083 - Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base for Preservation andOperation. Containers of 1-gallon capacity or less shall be coated RED, a color approximating

Color No. 11105 or 21105 of FED-STD-595. Containers larger than 1-gallon shall be coatedTAN, approximating Color No. 22648 of FED-STD-595. Five- gallon pails and 55-gallon drumsshall have a WHITE band (approximately one inch wide) painted on the side directly below the

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5.9.2.4 MIL-H-46170 - Hydraulic Fluid, Rust Inhibited, Fire Resistant, SyntheticHydrocarbon Base.

5.9.2.4.1 Type I. Containers of Type I hydraulic fluid shall be coated TAN,

approximating Color No. 22648 of FED-STD-595.

5.9.2.4.2 Type II. Containers of Type II hydraulic fluid of 1-gallon capacity or less shall

be coated RED, a color approximating Color No. 11105 or 21105 of FED-STD-595. Containerslarger than 1-gallon shall be coated TAN, approximating Color No. 22648 of FED-STD-595. In

addition, 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums shall have a BLACK band (approximately one inchwide) painted on the side directly below the top head chime. The exterior tops and bottoms ofthe cans shall not be coated.

5.9.2.5 MIL-PRF-87257 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant; Low Temperature, Synthetic

Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft and Missile. Containers of hydraulic fluid of 1-gallon capacity orless shall be coated RED, a color approximating Color No. 11105 or 21105 of FED-STD-595.

Containers larger than 1-gallon shall be coated TAN, approximating Color No. 22648 ofFED-STD-595. The exterior tops and bottoms of the cans shall not be coated.

5.9.2.6 Hermetically sealed cans. For all hydraulic fluid cans, contractor's commercialhermetically sealed cans, 1-gallon capacity and smaller, may be used provided the container basecolor is red and all required markings are provided on the can.

5.9.3 Synthetic lubricating oils.

5.9.3.1 MIL-PRF-7808 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base.Exterior tops, bodies, and bottoms of 8-ounce, 1-quart, and 1-gallon containers shall not be

painted. Contractor's commercial hermetically sealed containers, 1-gallon capacity and smaller,may be used provided the container base color is silver or unpainted and all required markings

are provided on the can.

5.9.3.2 MIL-PRF-8188 - Corrosion Preventive Oil, Gas Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base.

Exterior tops, bodies, and bottoms of 1-gallon capacity and smaller containers shall not bepainted.

5.9.3.3 MIL-PRF-23699 - Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base,NATO Code Number O-156. Exterior tops and bottoms of 8-ounce and 1-quart cans shall not be

painted. The bodies shall be GREEN approximating Color No. 14110 of FED-STD-595 and themarkings shall be YELLOW approximating Color No. 13655 of FED-STD-595. Contractor's

commercial hermetically sealed containers, 1-gallon capacity and smaller, may be used providedthe container base color is green and all required markings are provided in yellow on the can.

5.9.3.4 DOD-L-85734 - Lubricating Oil, Helicopter Transmission System, SyntheticBase. The exterior tops and bottoms of 1-quart and 1-gallon cans shall not be painted. The

bodies shall be PURPLE approximating Color No. 17142 of FED-STD-595 and the markingsshall be WHITE approximating Color No. 17875 of FED-STD-595. Contractor's commercialhermetically sealed containers, 1-gallon capacity and smaller, may be used provided the

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5.9.4 Petroleum lubricating oil.

5.9.4.1 MIL-PRF-6081 - Lubricating Oil, Jet Engine. Exterior tops and bottoms of1-quart and 1-gallon cans containing petroleum lubricating jet engine oil shall not be painted.

5.9.4.2 MIL-PRF-87252 - Coolant Fluid, Hydrolytically Stable, Dielectric. Exterior topsand bottoms of 1-quart and 1-gallon cans shall not be painted. The bodies shall be BLUE

approximating Color No. 15450 of FED-STD-595 and the markings shall be a contrasting color.

5.9.5 Brake fluid.

5.9.5.1 SAE J 1703- Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid . Exterior tops and bottoms of 1-pint,

1-quart, and 1-gallon containers shall not be painted.

5.10 Marking.

5.10.1 Marking of materials. All markings shall be clear, legible, durable, and non-fading. Marking of unit packs, intermediate packs, and exterior packs shall be accomplished bylabeling, stamping, stenciling, printing, lithographing, silk-screening, photo-marking, or

embossing, or by the use of other similar processes.

5.10.2 Labels. Labels shall be used for address markings (see 5.10.26). Labels shall be

permitted for the contract data, and shall be used when required by regulation or status. Unlessprohibited by the contract or order, printed pressure sensitive labels are authorized for

identification markings on unit, intermediate, and exterior containers. When labels are used, thelabels shall be waterproof, regardless of the level of protection of the pack cited.

5.10.3 Color of markings. Level B and level C markings on TAN coated containers shallbe BLACK. Markings on uncoated containers, such as fiberboard or plastic, and on containers

coated other than TAN, shall be of a contrasting color.

5.10.4 Abbreviations. The following abbreviations are authorized for use. In addition,

abbreviations of item descriptions shall be permitted when approved by the procuring activity.Periods shall not be used with abbreviations.

(a) Package units:

Bottle ------------------------- BT Container --------------------- COBox--------------------------- BX Drum ------------------------- DR

Cake -------------------------- CK Hogshead --------------------- HHCan --------------------------- CN Jar ------------------------- JRCarton ------------------------ CT Pack ------------------------- PK

Cartridge---------------- ------ CA Tube ------------------------- TU


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(b) Quantitative units

Ampoule---------------------- AM Gross ------------------------- GRDozen------------------------- DZ Group ------------------------- GP

Each -------------------------- EA Hundred ---------------------- HD

Great Gross------------------- GG Lot ----------- ------ ------ ----- LO

(c) Weights and measures units:

Cube-------------------------- CU Kilogram --------------------- KGCubic Centimeter------- ------ CC Liter --------------------- ----- LDram-------------------------- DM Ounce------------------------- OZ

Fluid Ounce ------------------ FL OZ Pint --------------------------- PTFoot--------------------------- FT Pound------------------------- LB

Gallon ------------------------ GL Quart-------------------------- QTQuart Imperial---------------- QI Gallon Imperial---- ----------- GB

Gill --------------------------- GI Volume ----------------------- VOGram-------------------------- G Weight ------------------------ WT

(d) Product markings:

Aircraft ----------------------- ACFT Mark--------------------- ----- MK

Automotive ------------------- AUTO Month ------------------------ MOContract ---------------- ------ CONTR National Item

Copy-------- ------ ------ ------ CY Identification Number-------- NIINDimensions ------------------- DMN National Stock Number- ----- NSNEngine ------ ------ ------ ------ ENG Net Weight ------------------- NET/WT

Federal Supply Class --------- FSC Packed------- ------ ------ ----- PKDGovernment Bill Of Lading-- GBL Petroleum--------------------- PETRO

Gyroscope -------------------- GYRO Port Transportation Officer -- PTOIdentification ----------- ------ IDENT Preservative ------------------ PRESERVInvoice------------------------ INV Qualification number--------- QUAL

Less Than Carload ----------- LCL Quantity ----------- ------ ----- QTYLess Than Truckload --------- LTL Reciprocating----------------- RCIP

Lubrication------------------- LUBE Temperature ------------------ TEMPManufacturer ----------------- MFR Transportation Officer--------- TOManufacturer's Part Number - MFR/PN Turbine ----------------------- TURB

5.10.5 Identification, contract data, and address markings.

5.10.5.1 Identification and contract data markings on unit containers of 1-gallon capacityor less. When required by the contract, identification, and contract data shall be marked on unit

container sizes of 1-gallon capacity or less as specified in table I (see figure 1).

5.10.5.2 Identification and contract data markings on unit and intermediate containers.When required by the contract, identification, and contract data shall be marked on unit andintermediate containers as specified in table II (see figure 2).


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5.10.5.3 Identification, contract data, and address markings on drums. Identification,contract data, and address markings shall be marked on drums and pails as specified in table III

(see figures 3 and 4). When shipments are palletized, address markings are not required onindividual containers.

5.10.5.4 Identification, contract data, and address markings of unit loads. Identification,contract data, and address markings shall be marked on individual shipping containers (boxes) as

required. All pallet loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-HDBK-774 (see figure 6).

5.10.6 Location and sequence of markings. The sequence of marking elements shown inthe figures and tables herein are recommended but are not mandatory. The location of the datamay be varied as dictated by the size of the marking and the size and shape of the container.

Only applicable information shall be marked on containers, not the words in the tables, e.g.,"code" or "military symbol". Containers not specified in this standard shall be marked to

conform to the tables herein as closely as possible. Markings on containers of a 5-galloncapacity (or greater) shall be of sufficient size to be easily readable from six feet.

5.10.7 NATO code. The NATO code number is an identifying designation consisting ofa letter and a number assigned to a petroleum product standardized for use by the NATO Armed

Forces. The NATO code number shall be placed above the military symbol and enclosed in arectangle, which shall be either a continuous or broken line. When required, the NATO codenumber is available from the MIL/DoD Standard or from the NATO Standardization Agreement

(STANAG) 1135.

5.10.8 Military symbol. When required, the military symbol shall be the identifyingdesignation as assigned in a particular product specification.

5.10.9 Item description. The item description shall be the exact name and descriptioncited in the contract.

5.10.10 Specification. The specification number, drawing number, or cut sheet numbershall be the same as that appearing in the contract or order. It shall include the revision and

amendment designation, if any. For hermetically sealed cans 1-gallon capacity or less, therevision or amendment number may be embossed on the head of the can. Non-specification

products, e.g., "brand name or equal" shall be identified with the appropriate brand name andpart number cited in the contract or order.

5.10.11 Type, class, and grade. The applicable type, class, and grade of the product, asdesignated in the product specification, shall be shown. The type, class, and grade may be

omitted from the markings when they are the same as the military symbol.

5.10.12 National stock number (NSN). The national stock number shall be the exact

NSN consisting of 13 digits, e.g., 1500-00-000-0000. If the NSN is not available, the applicablefederal supply class (FSC), if known, shall be shown in addition to the manufacturer's part

number (MFR/PN). Sufficient space shall be left blank immediately above the MFR/PN for thesubsequent placement of the NSN.


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5.10.13 Military airlift requirement. When military airlift shipment is required, thecontracting officer shall provide all necessary instructions and forms in accordance with

DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204.

5.10.14 Shelf life markings. There are two types of shelf life items (see 3.8) and when

specified in the contract, the type of shelf life shall be marked below the item identification dataon exterior packs (fiberboard shipping boxes, drums, and pails).

a. Marking for Type I shelf life items shall be as follows:

Date of ManufactureExpiration Date

Instructions:

For the Date of Manufacture, show the month and year of manufacture.

For the Expiration Date, show the month of manufacture plus the number of monthsassigned shelf life.

b. Marking for Type II shelf life items shall be as follows:

Date of ManufactureTest Date

New Test Date

Instructions:

For the Date of Manufacture, show the month in which the material was manufactured.

For the Test Date, show the date of manufacture plus the number of months shelf lifeassigned in the contract or order.

After New Test Date, leave a blank.

5.10.14.1 Date of manufacture. When shelf life marking is not required, the date ofmanufacture (of contents) shall be designated by the center month of each quarter and year,

namely February, May, August, and November, in which manufacturing took place. The date ofmanufacture may be indicated on the lids of hermetically sealed cans by embossing.

5.10.15 Batch or lot number. The batch or lot shall be that series of numbers, letters, orboth, established by the manufacturer to record production and control of products. Where lot or

batch numbers are applicable, both shall be provided. On containers larger than 1-gallon, theword "BATCH" or "LOT" shall precede the applicable batch or lot number and shall be applied

on the side of the container and applied in such a manner, utilizing quality materials, to precludethe tendency to obliterate or smear. On hermetically sealed containers of 1-gallon capacity orless, the lot/batch number may be embossed on the lid of the container.


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5.10.16 Contract number. The contract number given in the applicable procurementdocument shall be used on containers larger than 1-gallon and all intermediate and shipping

containers.

5.10.17 Qualification number. The qualification number is the identification code

assigned to a product that has been tested for compliance with the specification or commercialitem description in advance or procurement. The qualification number, for container marking

purposes, is that series of numbers or letters shown in the column "Test and QualificationReference" of the applicable Government or industry Qualified Products List (QPL), e.g.,

WORT-P97-3 or AML-AE-1234.5. For Government Qualified Products Lists, if the QPL doesnot include a qualification number as specified above, the information listing under the column"Government Designation" of the QPL shall be shown. The qualification number shall be

required on all unit containers 1-gallon and larger and all intermediate and shipping containers.The abbreviation "QUAL" shall precede the applicable qualification number on all unit

containers larger than 1-gallon, and all intermediate and shipping containers. When a contractoris supplying a "rebrand" qualified product manufactured by another company, the name of the

qualified holder shall prefix the qualification number on all containers requiring qualificationnumber marking.

5.10.18 Net contents. Containers shall show the net contents by volume or by weight inpounds, as appropriate for the commodity.

5.10.19 Regulatory marking and labeling. Regulatory marking and labeling of hazardousmaterials shall be done in accordance with Title 49 CFR, and DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204, to

satisfy all modes of transportation from the shipping activity to the first receiving activity.

5.10.20 Proper shipping name. The proper shipping name is the name of each item of

hazardous material shown in Roman print in Part 172.101 of Title 49 CFR. The proper shippingname shall be marked on the outside of each shipping container. It shall be distinct and apart

from the item description.

5.10.21 UN/NA identification number. The UN/NA identification number is assigned to

each item of hazardous material regulated for transportation in accordance with the requirementsof Title 49 CFR. This number shall be marked on the outside of each unit pack shipping

container and intermediate container and shall appear immediately after the proper shippingname.

5.10.22 Other precautionary and statutory markings. Markings required by statute orregulation shall not be obscured by other markings. Special markings may be required by the

specification and/or the contract.

5.10.23 Flash point and boiling point markings. Unit and intermediate packs and

shipping containers packed with flammable and combustible liquids with a flash point below200 F shall be marked with the flash point of the contents. If the flash point is less than 73 F,

the boiling point shall also be included. Flash point and boiling point markings shall beexpressed in degrees Fahrenheit and shall be applied to the identification-marked side by meansof labeling, printing, stamping, or stenciling. The flash point shall be determined by using the

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5.10.24 Precautionary marking of hazardous and chemical materials. All unit andintermediate packs of hazardous and chemical materials shall be labeled in accordance with

applicable laws, statutes, regulations, UN standards, and ordinances including Federal, state, andmunicipal requirements. In addition, unit and intermediate containers that serve as shipping

containers shall be marked with the applicable precautionary information in accordance with

ANSI Z129.1. All markings shall be located as specified in tables IV through V. When thecontainer size and configuration does not permit precautionary markings within the prescribed

location, they shall be located on the opposite side of the unit container as specified in figure 1.Letters in the signal words "POISON", "CAUTION", and "WARNING" shall be large, legible,

and appropriate for the space available.

5.10.25 Unit of issue. The unit of issue, unit of measure, and quantity shall be as

specified in the contract or order.

5.10.26 Address marking. Address markings specified in the contract or order shall beapplied to the shipping containers by means of labels, tags, or as otherwise specified (see 6.2).

5.10.26.1 Full carloads and full truckloads. The domestic address is not required onshipping containers and palletized unit loads shipped in full carloads or full truckloads to a single

consignee.

5.10.26.2 Less-than-carloads (LCL) and less-than-truckloads (LTL). The domestic

address is required on shipping containers and palletized unit loads for less-than-full-carloads orless-than-full-truckloads lots. The domestic address is not required on shipping containers in a

palletized unit load. One address marking shall be applied to each unit load in a LCL or LTLshipment.

5.10.27 Gross weight. The gross weight shall consist of the combined weight of theitem, cushioning materials, and containers. The capital letters "WT" shall precede the gross

weight numerals. All weight shall be numerically indicated and shall be expressed in pounds tothe next largest whole pound.

5.10.28 Cube. The letter "CU" shall precede the cubic displacement numerals. The cubeshall be the cube displacement of the shipping container, calculated from the extreme overall

length, width, and height. The dimensions shall be shown in cubic feet. The cube shall beexpressed decimally to the nearest one-tenth of a foot. Irregular, cylindrical, or round items shallbe considered as rectangular.

5.10.29 Contractor's name. Where the contractor's name requires two lines, a readily

identifiable abbreviation is permitted.

5.10.30 Returnable drums deposit marking. When drums are to be returned to the

supplier for a deposit refund, drums shall be conspicuously marked to indicate the amount ofdeposit due and the location to which it is returnable.

5.10.31 Hazardous material data. When specified in the contract or order, a MaterialSafety Data Sheet shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements of

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6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful,but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. This standard is intended for use in packaging, packing, marking andlabeling of petroleum and related products for shipment, handling, and storage.

6.2 Ordering data.

4.3 State level B or C, or commercial packing.4.5 Specify palletization, if required.

4.6 Specify when military air shipment requirements also apply.5.1.1 State level B or C, or commercial unit packing.

5.1.3 State level B or C, or commercial exterior packing.5.2.1 State level B or C, or commercial unit packing.

5.3 State level B or C, or military airlift requirements. When military airlift isrequired the contracting officer shall provide necessary instructions andforms in accordance with DLAI 4145.3/AFJMAN 24-204.

5.3.1 Specify palletization, if required.5.4 State level B or C, or commercial packing.5.5.1 State level B or C, or commercial packing.

5.5.4 State level B or C, or commercial packing.5.6.2 State level B or C, or commercial exterior packing.

5.7.2 State level B or C, or commercial exterior packing.5.10.26 Specify address marking method.

6.3 Subject term (key word) listing.

bottles jarbrake fluid labelscans Level B

cartridge Level Ccleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) oil

commercial pailcontainer colors palletizationdrums synthetic lubricating oils

fiberboard tubesgrease cartridges wax

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TABLE I. Unit containers for petroleum and related products.

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

UNIT

CONTAINERS LEVEL B LEVEL C COMMERICAL

CLOSURE

AND

SEALS COATING REQUIREMENTS

Bottles Bottles shall be round, oblong or rounded

square with sloping shoulders. Side walls

shall be thicker than shoulders. Bottleopenings shall be of sufficient size to permit

easy removal of contents.

Same as for Level B Bottles normally

used for the

products beingfurnished.

Adequate to prevent leakage. Not applicable.

Cans, metal 28

gauge and lighter

PPP-C-96

Type I - Round, open top, double seamedends.

Type III - Open top, double seamed ends key

opening with reclosure feature.

Type IV - Round, square or oblong; both ends

double seamed onto body.Type V, Class 2 - Multiple friction plug.

Type V, Class 4 - Screw cap.

Type V, Class 9 - Press valve closure shall be

with a plastic, push-pull spout.

Type VIII - Round, dome or cone top; bothends double seamed onto body.

Type IX, Class I - Round can, soldered side

seam, double seamed concave top and

bottom.

Type IX, Class 2- Round can, soldered sideseam, double seamed concave dome top

with 1-inch opening.

Type IX, Class 3 - Round can, draw seamless

body and dome top with 1-inch opening

and double seamed bottom.

The metallic coating weight of cans shall not

be less than 1.25-pound hot -dipped tinplate or

0.25-pound electrolytic tinplate, side seams

may be cemented or soldered.

PPP-C-96 same as

for Level B

Inner seals shall be furnished with

a closure for Type V, Class 4 ofPPP-C-96 for containers of one

pint or more. Type IX, cans shall

be fitted with a pressure valve for

dispensing a surface spray. The

Class 2 and 3 cans shall be fittedwith a cap to protect the valve.

Cans containing suspended solids

that may settle out shall contain a

metal ball to facilitate agitation of

solids in suspension.

Exterior coating of cans (tops,

bodies, and bottoms) and metalscrew caps shall be in

accordance with 5.9.

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TABLE I. Unit containers for petroleum and related products (continued).


UNIT


CLOSURE

AND


Type I quart and gallon cans may also have

welded side seams.

Type I cans shall be fabricated from not lessthan 35 gauge (MSC) tinplate.

Type V Class 4 and Class 8 or 9 cans of1-gallon capacity shall be provided with a

handle affixed to the top of the can. Cans

shall be of commercial sizes as regularlysupplied by the petroleum industry for the

product being furnished.

Cartridge, grease SAE AMS-C-22587

Both ends of the cartridge shall be unpainted.Each cartridge shall be marked below the

removable cover, "Remove cover and

place this end in gun first."

SAE AMS-C-22587 Not applicable.

Drums, steel,

(120 pounds

grease), fully

removable lug

cover head

PPP-D-705, 20 Gauge, Type III PPP-D-705, 22

Gauge, Type III

ANSI MH2 Adequate to prevent

leakage. Gasket

required.

The exterior coating of drums shall be in

accordance with the color coating

requirements specified in 5.9. Side

seams shall be coated with a clear

lacquer.

Drums, steel, 16

gallons fully

removable head.

PPP-D-705, Type VI Same as for Level B ANSI MH2 Adequate to prevent

leakage. Gasket

required.

The exterior coating of drums shall be in

accordance with color and coating

requirements specified in 5.9. Side

seams may be coated with a clearlacquer.

Drums, steel, 55

gallon, closedhead

PPP-D-729, 16 Gauge, Class A PPP-D-729, 18/18

Gauge, Type II,Class A


leakage. Drums usedfor MIL-L-17331 and

MIL-H-17672 shall not

be fitted with zinc

coated closures.

Fog-spraying is not mandatory for

contractor-furnished drums. If thesedrums are fog-sprayed, they must be

steamed cleaned and dried before filling.

The exterior coating of the drums shall be

in accordance with the color and coatingrequirements specified in 5.9. Type III

and MIL-PRF-17672. Drums used for

MIL-PRF-17331H and MIL-PRF-17672

shall not have interiors coated with zinc

phosphate.

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TABLE I. Unit containers for petroleum and related products (continued).


UNIT


CLOSURE

AND


Drums, steel, 55

gallon, open head

PPP-D-729, Type III and IV Same as for Level B ANSI MH2 Adequate to prevent

leakage. Gasket

required.

Contractor furnished drums, fog spraying of

surface is not mandatory. Drums intended to

be filled with aviation fuels shall not have thematerials that are soluble in aviation fuels. In

the drums are fog sprayed, they shall besteamed cleaned. The color and coating of

drums shall be in accordance with the color

and coating requirements specified in 5.9.

Jars Jars shall be round spout-type with an

opening wide enough to permit

easy removal of contents with a

spatula.

Same as for Level B Jars normally used

for the product

being furnished.

Adequate to prevent

leakage.

Not applicable.

Pails, metal with

fully removable

cover

PPP-P-704, Type II, Class 8 PPP-P-704, Type II,

Class 3


leakage. Gasket

required.

The exterior coating for pails shall be in

accordance with the color and coating

requirements specified in 5.9.

The exterior coating

for pails shall be in

accordance with thecolor and coating

requirements

specified in 5.9.

Pails, metal, tight

head

PPP-P-704, Type I, Class 3, 24 gauge,

1-5 gallon

Same as for Level B ANSI MH2 A vented closure, illustrated in figures 9, 10, 11

or 12 of PPP-P-704, or a 1-3/4 inch screw cap

closure equipped with an inner seal and aseparate 1/2-inch vent tube installed directly

opposite the closure shall be used. The vent

shall be installed by the pail manufacturer and

equipped with a cap attached to the vent tube.

Only metal self-venting closures are acceptable

for aviation engine lubricating oils and aviationhydraulic fluids. Self-venting closures for

products conforming to the following

specifications shall conform to figure 9 or 10 of

PPP-P-704 and need not be colored olive drab:MIL-PRF-2104, MIL-PRF-2105,

MIL-PRF-9000, MIL-L-14107, and

MIL-PRF-21260.

Tubes Type I - Metal

Type II - Plastic

Type III - Laminated polyethylene-

aluminum foil-paper

Same as for level A Tubes normally

used for the product

being furnished.

The caps shall be

made from thermo-

set, thermo plastic or

the same material as

used for the tube.

Not applicable.

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24

TABLE II. Classification of cans and requirements for arrangement in interior and exterior packs.

Arrangement of

intermediate packs inexterior packs

Arrangement of cans in

intermediate or exteriorpacks

Size of

cans

Number of

intermediatepacks

Floored Layers Floored Layers

Total number

of cans

Composite and Type I and Type VIII, rounds cans

8-ounce1-quart

1-gallon

2None

None

1x2-

-

1-

-

4x34x3

2x3

32

1

7224

6

Type III, open-top, key-opening with reclosure feature cans

1-pound None - - 4x3 2 24

Type V, Class 2 and Type VIII, round cans

4-ounce8-ounce1.75-pound6.5-pound

1-pint1-quart

1-gallon

46

None

NoneNone

NoneNone

1x21x2

-

--

--

23-

--

--

3x23x43x4

3x24x6

4x32x3

412

12

21

967224

648

246

Type V, Classes 4, 6, 8 and 9 and Type VIII, round and oblong cans

2-ounce4-ounce

8-ounce1-pint

1-quart1-gallon

1-pint

44

6None

NoneNone

None

1x21x2

1x3-

--

-

22

2-

--

-

3x84x6

2x612x4

4x62x3

12x4

21

11

11

1

19296

7248

246

48Type IX, Classes 1, 2 and 3, cans, pressurized with valve

12-ounce16-ounce

22

1x21x2

11

4x64x6

11

4848

TABLE III. Packing arrangement of tubes, bottles and jars.

Intermediate pack arrangements Exterior pack arrangements

Arrangement of unit

containers

Arrangement of

packsUnit weight of

contents

Number of

unit

containers No. of

layers

No. of

rows

No. in

rows

Number of

intermediate

packs No. of

layers

No. of

rows

No. in

rows

Number of

unit

containers

2-ounce or less4-ounce

6-ounce

8-ounce

1-pound

1-quart

4824

24

24

N/A

N/A

21

1

1

N/A

N/A

44

4

4

N/A

N/A

66

6

6

N/A

N/A

44

4

2

N/A

N/A

12

2

2

1

1

21

1

1

4

3

22

2

1

6

4

19296

96

48

24

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TABLE IV. Markings on drums and pails for levels B, C, and commercial.

Side Markings Top Markings

Drums DrumsMarking Elements Size Reference Closed

Head

Open

Head

(see Note 1)

PailsClosed

Head

Open

HeadPails

NATO (when assigned)

Military Symbol (when assigned)

Item Description

Specification Number

3/4

1

1/2

1/2

5.10.7

5.10.8

5.10.9

5.10.10

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

XType, Class, Grade

(omit when same as Military Symbol)

National Stock Number

Overseas Address (see Note 2)

1/2

1/2

1

5.10.11

5.10.12

X X

X

X

X

Opposite side

X

X

X

X

X

X

Domestic Address

Date of Manufacture

Contractor's Name

Batch or Lot Number

1

Legible

Legible

Legible

5.10.14.1

5.10.29

5.10.15

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Contract Number

Qualification Number

Net Weight

Gross Weight

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

5.10.16

5.10.17

5.10.18

5.10.27

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Cube

Shelf Life

Precautionary Marking (when required)

Legible

1/2

1

5.10.28

5.10.14

5.10.24

X

X

X

X

X

X

Opposite side

Opposite side

X X

Flash Point (when required)

Regulatory Markings

1/2

As required

by regulation

5.10.23

5.10.19

X

X

X

X

Opposite side

Opposite side

AN "X" INDICATES MARKINGS ARE REQUIRED IN THE LOCATION SHOWN.

NOTES:

1. When space does not permit placing required markings on the 400-pound drum between the rolling hoops, the NATO symbol and the Military Symbol, when

assigned, may be placed immediately above the upper rolling hoop.

2. Overseas address shall be placed on side of drum opposite other side of markings if top head construction will not permit such marking.

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TABLE V. Identification and contract data marking on unit and intermediate containers (folding, setup, and fiberboard).

Marking Elements

(Levels B, C, and Commercial)Reference Size

NATO Code (when assigned)

Military Symbol (when assigned)

Item Description

Specification Number

Type, Grade, Class (omitted when same as Military Symbol)

National Stock Number

Quantity

Unit of Issue

Precautionary Marking (when required)

Flash Point Marking (when required)

Bar Code Marking

Date of Manufacture

Batch or Lot Number

5.10.7

5.10.8

5.10.9

5.10.10

5.10.11

5.10.12

5.10.25

5.10.25

5.10.24

5.10.23

4.4.1

5.10.14.1

5.10.15

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

Legible

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27

The sequence and location of marking elements as shown in this figure are recommended but arenot mandatory. The sequence of data and location may be varied as necessary to meet the

marking requirements.

NATO CodeMilitary Symbol

Item Description

Specification No.

type, Class, Grade (omit whensame as Military Symbol)

National Stock No.

Contractor's Name

Date of ManufactureBatch or Lot No.

Qual. No. (when applicable)

Contract No.

Net Contents

Side

Precautionary Markings

Flash Point (when applicable)

Opposite Side

FIGURE 1. Marking unit containers (1-gallon or less) for level B shipments.


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MIL-STD-290F

28

The sequence and location of marking elements as shown in this figure are recommended but arenot mandatory. The data markings and location may be varied to meet marking requirements.

Petroleum, LiquidMIL-C-2925, 1, a9150-22-401-529224cn 4 FL. oz.

C648

VE4056

Petroleum, LiquidMIL-C-2925, 1, a

9150-22-401-